The Denver Nuggets secured the third seed in the Western Conference by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on April 12, 2023. Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA Most Valuable Player, scored 23 points in the first half, helping the Nuggets build a lead they maintained throughout the game. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors clinched the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 136-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 26 points, while Scottie Barnes contributed a triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. This marks the Raptors' return to the playoffs for the first time since 2022, where they will compete against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Other notable performances included the Miami Heat's 143-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, setting the stage for the play-in tournament.